Posts Tagged ‘Adventure Travel’

From the Boston Herald by Darren Garnick:
As an editor and internship coordinator for both Self and Shape magazines, Amanda Pressner noticed a disturbing trend among the pile of resumes clogging her desk. Students weren’t just competing for the right to earn a marquee company name for their resume...

By Chantal and Carolyn Moclair
Exclusive to the Lost Girls
As self-proclaimed “Adrenaline Twunkies,” (twin junkies), we have a thirst for thrill-seeking activities. First we conquered Queenstown, New Zealand by leaping headfirst from the world’s first AJ Hackett Bungy site, the Kawarau Bridge....

By Candace Partridge
Special to Lost Girls
Most people go to Morocco to soak up some sunshine and get a dose of culture shock, but but for some us is there is another attraction: surfing. The coast of Morocco is lined with dozens of surf breaks where the waves line up like green chips of glass, just...

By Liz Whiteman
Special to Lost Girls
Careening down a mountain road, watching the cloud shrouded peaks fall away, descending into humid forest, it´s easy to understand what draws so many travelers to the small South American country of Ecuador. The vibrant Latin culture and well preserved historical...

By Meredith Kaufman
Special to Lost Girls
With its extensive canals and modern architecture, Amsterdam is one of the most visually appealing cities to visit in Amsterdam. From the Red Light District, to the Van Gogh museum, to the city’s old windmills, Amsterdam packs a lot to see. For the Lost...

This week’s Lost Girl, Lori Kessler, discovered her love for travel after she graduated college. Intrigued by the unique places she visited, she is now determined to leave her perfect New York life behind for adventure around the world.
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Where to begin. Let’s start with booking a one-way...

Cyprus’s location has created an island that is a melting pot of cultures; the country lies in the European Mediterranean, but is also geographically close to Syria and the Lebanon, leading to more than just a touch of the Middle East. The island of Aphrodite lures tourists from around the world ...

By Taylor Dolven
LG Correspondent
If the Inca ruins, giant condors, and rare animals aren’t enough, the kind-hearted people and spicy seafood of Perú and Ecuador are worth making the trip. Recently, LG Correspondent Taylor Dolven spent two weeks traveling though these countries with her family at...

By Briana Palma
LG Contributor
If you ever need inspiration to hit the road without feeling guilty for leaving behind responsibilities – especially if you’re a confused college student or graduate itching to see the world – pick up The Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost. In this memoir, author...

By Taylor Dolven
LG Correspondent
Watch out, Niagara Falls! The beauty of the famous Cataracas waterfalls of Puerto Iguazu is enough to rival other well-known falls around the world. They are a must-see that any trip to Argentina would not be complete without. Lost Girls’ correspondent Taylor...

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